Police reveal how scammers are using puppies ahead of Black Friday sales

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Queensland Police have revealed how scammers are using puppies to con buyers while giving a warning to shoppers ahead of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

Detectives say criminals are set to target the online extravaganzas and are urging the public to be weary.

National scam monitoring body, Scamwatch has revealed online shopping scam losses have increased by 42 per cent in 2020, with approximately $7 million in loses reported.


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